Meet The Team
Veterinary Surgeons
Beth Clark MRCVS Lead Veterinary Surgeon
Beth joined the practice as the lead vet in 2020 having previously provided holiday cover to us since 2016. Beth is a listener and mentor to all the staff and has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery.
At home Beth has four dogs, each of which she rescued or brought home from work. She enjoys the great outdoors, travel, gardening, and music (her partner is an Elvis impersonator!).
Beth Miller MRCVS
Beth Wanted to be a vet from a young age, having spent her childhood growing up with many pets including horses, goats, ducks, geese, chickens, cats and dogs. She has always had an adventurous streak and decided to swap the countryside for the city after finishing school, moving from the West of Ireland to live in Milan for a year and travel Italy, before beginning her studies at University College Dublin.
Beth Joined the team at Ferring Street Vets in August 2022 and has an interest in all aspects of Veterinary Medicine. She likes to build a good rapport with her clients and their pets and enjoys the variety of cases that come into the clinic. (And of course, working with such a lovely team).
In her spare time, Beth enjoys going to cafes, walks in the countryside and spending time with her two feline friends, Stuart and Poppet, who she brought with her from Ireland.
Dragos Veterinary Surgeon
Dragos graduated in 2019 in Romania and moved to the UK shortly after, beginning his career in Staffordshire. He has since gained varying experience to include working at an airport, where he was responsible for checking the import of live animals. Within practice, Dragos particularly enjoys surgery.
At home, he has a lively household with 3 dogs and 5 cats. Outside of work, he enjoys a wide range of activities, including water sports and going to concerts.
Elina Veterinary Surgeon
Elina graduated in 2023 from the Latvia University of Life Sciences and Technologies and moved to England shortly after to begin her veterinary career. She particularly enjoys dentistry and general surgery in practice.
Outside of work, Elina shares her home with her 11-year-old domestic longhair cat, Trish. In her free time, she loves painting, reading, gaming, and riding motorbikes.
Maria Veterinary Surgeon
Maria graduated in 2015 from the Royal Veterinary College. She particularly enjoys medical cases and would like to undertake a medical certificate in the future to further her knowledge and skills.
Outside of work, Maria enjoys discovering new tea rooms, where she can relax with a good book.
Nurses
Jess Jeffreys BSc (Hons) RVN Head Nurse
Jess completed her training at the RVC, graduating with a BSc Honors degree in Veterinary Nursing in 2007 and has been nursing since 2003. Jess has been with Ferring Street since the beginning in 2011 and keeps us all on our toes. Jess has a special talent. She has an amazing ability to remember every animal she has met and its name. We invite you to test her out! Jess has a gentle way with animals and she can win over the most nervous of patients. Jess was torn whether to be a nurse or a teacher so she satisfied that wish as a Clinical coach and trains the nurses of the future. Jess literally can’t help but bring her work home with her so her cats Barley and Arabella came with problems but at least they couldn’t have come to a better home. Jess also has an energetic labrador, Mortimer, who she runs and enjoys scent-work with. Having said she'd never have a labrador, this is her second!
Emily Caldwell – RVN
Emily has always loved being around animals and had many pets while growing up so the idea of being a veterinary nurse always appealed. Emily started veterinary life as a kennel assistant at a busy hospital on the South coast in 2005 where she went on to train and qualified as an RVN in 2009. Emily brings a wealth of experience which she shares with the younger members of the team. She is a clinical coach to our student nurses. Emily really enjoys getting to know the Ferring Street patients and their humans.
Emily keeps us all up to date on current affairs, is a self confessed Cookie monster (they’ve got to be triple chocolate!) and the proud Mum of two – a compassionate tomboy with a social conscience and a hilarious maths genius.
Anne Watkins – RVN
I joined the team at Ferring Street in May 2022. I have worked in small animal practice for the past 15 years, starting as a kennel assistant and then going on to qualify as a RVN in 2015.
My favourite part of the job is the variety of patients and conditions that we get to see every day, ensuring that no two days are the same! I enjoy monitoring anaesthetics and nursing inpatients. My background in volunteering at a local wildlife hospital lead me to rehabilitate and nurse many injured and ill wildlife over the years.
I completed a C&G Certificate in Nursing of Exotic Species in 2017 and Vets Now Certificate in Veterinary Nursing in Emergency & Critical Care in 2022.
My hobbies outside of work include yoga, open water swimming and muddy walks with my rescue dog, Purdey.
Livvie Maxey – RVN
Livvie has been part of the practice for 6 years. She first joined as a receptionist before training as an Animal Nursing Assistant, and she has now qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
She particularly enjoys running nurse clinics, where she gets to meet clients and their pets. A devoted Golden Retriever lover, Livvie has her own golden girl at home, Nula
Izzy Head – SVN
Izzy joined us in June 2022, after completing her advanced animal management course, Izzy is currently a student veterinary nurse training to be a registered veterinary nurse and is enjoying learning new knowledge to apply to her days in practice.
In the future Izzy would love to rescue a dog and enjoy walks together. Outside of work Izzy enjoys baking, running, going on walks by the beach or countryside and spending time with friends and family.
Lauren White – Veterinary Nurse Floor Coordinator
With over 11 years of hands-on experience in veterinary practice, I have worked my way up to become Lead Registered Veterinary Nurse. You’ll currently find me at our East Preston branch. I am passionate about delivering the highest standard of care and supporting both our team and clients every step of the way.
Outside of work, I love to travel and explore new parts of the world. I also enjoy Pilates to keep active and balanced. At home, I share life with my two beloved pets – Gandalf, my handsome British blue 18-year-old cat, and Bruce, a lively 10-year-old Jug who always keeps me on my toes wanting cuddles.
Millie Rowe – RVN
I have always been a lover of animals and eager to work with them from a young age. I studied BSc Veterinary Nursing at Hartpury University and graduated in 2024 with a first class degree. Joined the Ferring street family straight from university and the team were very friendly, welcoming and supportive
Outside of work I enjoy reading, movies and spending quality time with friends and family out in the countryside or exploring new places. I love spending time with her family’s animals but very eager to start having a pet family of her own!
Bella Frost – RVN
Bella qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2021 after completing her training right here with us at Ferring Street Vets - and we couldn't be prouder to have watched her journey from student to superstar RVN!
Her favourite parts of the role include running nurse consultations, caring for inpatients, and making sure every pet feels as calm, safe, and loved as possible during their visit. Bella has a real talent for making even the most nervous patients feel at ease.
Outside of work, Bella keeps busy with travel adventures, hitting the gym, running, and getting stuck into a good book.
Grace Weeks – Veterinary Care Assistant
Rhys Rylands – Veterinary Care Assistant
Reception
Lesley Stratton Reception – Ferring
Lesley has been with Ferring Street Vets since October 2016 and has recently semi-retired. She couldn’t quite give up working with us completely! Lesley has lived in Ferring for ‘donkeys years’ and has a menagerie at home: Coco the very geeky Ragdoll, a pond full of fish and an aviary full of budgies and a cockatiel. She also babysits guinea pigs!
Karyn Connolly Head Receptionist – Ferring
Karyn has been working in the Veterinary industry for 18 years. From being an animal nursing assistant, branch manager at her previous vets, travelling the country training new veterinary practises in their new computer systems, client care advisor at a veterinary specialist referral centre and now having the pleasure of working at Ferring Street Vets. Karyn has two grown up children and loves living by the sea. When she left school she qualified as a chef and worked in the catering industry for 5 years. She loves baking so regularly makes beautiful cakes for our staff to enjoy, loves working with animals and being part of the great team at Ferring Street.
Lisa Hersey Receptionist
I recently moved from a large busy practice and appreciate the more personal and friendly approach we have here at Ferring.
I have 2 girls, the younger of which is an aspiring footballer who has me driving all over the county at weekends for matches come rain or shine.
Passionate about pet rescue and rehoming but, having foster failed more than once, I just stick to helping out with admin tasks now as I have a tendency to let my heart rule my head!
Jo Anglim Receptionist
Jo is a former midwife and a devoted animal lover. She shares her home with a lively Cocker Spaniel, an elderly Springer Spaniel, and will soon be welcoming a new puppy into the family. Outside of work, Jo is a keen horse owner and enjoys riding in her spare time.
She skillfully juggles life at home with her two daughters, pets, and busy career.
Rikki Backstrom Receptionist
Rikki joined us in June 2024, bringing her warm and welcoming nature from her previous role at the Dogs Trust. She loves looking after clients and patients, making sure everyone feels comfortable from the moment they walk through the door.
At home, Rikki is devoted to her 13-year-old Oriental cat, Mei Ling. Outside of work, she enjoys being out in nature and has a keen interest in bird watching.
